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DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'

The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.

Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by BBC News ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. BBC NewsUnited KingdomFirst report

    DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'

    The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.

  2. DWGermany

    DR Congo: 66 soldiers sentenced to death for cowardice in conflict with FRN rebels

    Dozens of defendants were put on trial over accusations that they abandoned their posts and refused to follow direct orders.

Coverage details

2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: BBC News and DW. BBC News published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was DW, 2 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Congo and FRN.

By country: United Kingdom (1), Germany (1).

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